Biology

This document contains the questions to the AQA A-Level Biology Paper 2 that was sat in 2023, get yours now to prepare for upcoming mocks and to use for practice.

Apoptosis is the programmed cell death of damaged or unwanted cells. (a) Fig. 1.1 shows a transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of apoptosis of a leucocyte. Fig. 1.1 A B C (i) Name the following structures and processes shown in Fig. 1.1: • the structure labelled A forming in the cell surface membrane • the process occurring to the organelle labelled B • the structure labelled C. Structure A ...........................................................................................

1 This question is based on the Advance Notice Article ‘Development of therapeutic antibodies for the treatment of disease’. (a) (i) State what is meant by the term antigen. ........................................................................................................................................... . ..................................................................................................................................[1] (ii) Scientists can combine antibody fra...

2 OCR 2023 Section A You should spend a maximum of 40 minutes on this section. Write your answer for each question in the box provided. 1 The image shows an erythrocyte after being placed in a solution. Which option explains the appearance of the erythrocyte? A The solution was distilled water. B The water potential of the solution is equal to the water potential of the cytoplasm of the erythrocyte. C The water potential of the solution was less negative than the cytoplasm of the eryth...

(a) A light micrograph of a section through the trachea of a cat is shown in Fig. 1.1. Fig. 1.1 A B C (i) Name the tissues labelled A and B in Fig. 1.1. A ........................................................................................................................................ B ........................................................................................................................................ [2] (ii) Name the two types of cell in the box labelled C in...

2 OCR 2023 Section A You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this section. Write your answer to each question in the box provided. 1 Which option correctly describes a tissue? A A group of cells performing similar functions B A group of organs performing a specific function C A group of similar cells performing a specific function D A group of similar cells performing a variety of functions Your answer [1] 2 Bone marrow stem cells are a source of erythrocytes. Which statement abo...

2 OCR 2023 Section A You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this section. Write your answer to each question in the box provided. 1 Which description of biological molecules is correct? A DNA and RNA are both polymers of nucleotides. B Hydrolysis of sucrose produces fructose and β-glucose. C Proteins are polymers of amino acids and are broken down in condensation reactions. D Starch is a polymer of the monosaccharide maltose. Your answer [1] 2 Which statement about lipids is cor...

(a) Fig. 1.1 shows two cubes that represent a large and a small multicellular plant. Fig. 1.1 Large multicellular plant Small multicellular plant Length = 2cm Width = 2 cm Depth = 2cm Surface area : volume = 6:1 (i) Using the data provided in Fig. 1.1, calculate the surface area : volume of the large multicellular plant. Surface area: volume = ..........................................................[2] (ii) Explain why a large multicellular plant needs a transport system but a sm...

Section A You should spend a maximum of 25 minutes on this section. Write your answer for each question in the box provided. 1 Which statement describes a problem that has resulted from the increased use of antibiotics? A Penicillin can no longer be used to treat infections. B Rates of MRSA infection have increased. C Some bacteria and fungi have evolved resistance to antibiotics. D Viral infections can no longer be treated with antibiotics. Your answer [1] 2 The diagram shows a compute...

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